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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,382.23 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,382.23 and 402.03 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,382.23 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,382.23 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,382.23 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 555,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,697.93/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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